Bought a 2 post lift - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Wodnek · #1 03-18-2007, 05:58 PM

I bought an old used 2 post lift to work on my diesels! $450, very heavy duty old american made, looks to be 70s or 80s vintage.

Now I just need to buy some beer so I can get some volunteers to help set it up!

nhdoc · #2 03-18-2007, 06:19 PM

Just make sure your slab is thick enough to anchor it to. Minimum is 4" and most like 6". Most light slabs aren't that thick.

justinperkins · #3 03-18-2007, 06:20 PM

You lucky dog! If you lived in Austin, I'd be there to help

Does you garage have high ceilings?

rudolfgreen · #4 03-18-2007, 06:24 PM

that is awesome, and a sweet workspace too.

Wodnek · #5 03-18-2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by justinperkins

You lucky dog! If you lived in Austin, I'd be there to help

Does you garage have high ceilings?

I had the 2 post in mind when i built the garage. I put in scissor trusses that give you a cathedral ceiling. i am 12' 3" at peak, and 9' 6" at the sides.

The floor is 5" thick 6000psi concrete with wire reinforsement.

300SD81 · #6 03-18-2007, 06:26 PM

I'd love to have one, and am trying to talk my mom instl spending $2000 on one, it'll increase the value of the house...

justinperkins · #7 03-18-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 300SD81

I'd love to have one, and am trying to talk my mom instl spending $2000 on one, it'll increase the value of the house...

A professional lift won't really increase the value of a home, it's too much of a niche thing.

If you can get your mom to install a lift, you've got an amazing mom.

PatricdeBoer · #8 03-19-2007, 02:05 AM

I'm sure you will suddenly have lots of friends that just happen to be at your house when they need to work under thier cars

#9 03-19-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by justinperkins

A professional lift won't really increase the value of a home, it's too much of a niche thing.

If you can get your mom to install a lift, you've got an amazing mom.

My mom disliked my fascination with old jalopies in high school, until I used my tools to fix the dryer, the kitchen sink, the lawnmower, the garage door opener....

A mom that installs a lift.... well that's some kind of super-mom, and/or smart enough to know that it will keep a kid at home more often than hangig out with the punks down the street.

tobybul · #10 03-19-2007, 02:01 PM

You just did what I have in mind to do... unfortunately, I can't do it where I live now. Ceiling not tall enough. Plus, don't know where to find them yet. Next house will either have to have a tall garage or a tall pole barn. Congrats
!!!

Parrot of Doom · #11 03-18-2007, 06:41 PM

Call me paranoid, but on something of that age, and second-hand, I'd invest in 3 or 4 railway sleepers

Just in case.....

yellowbenz · #12 03-19-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Parrot of Doom

Call me paranoid, but on something of that age, and second-hand, I'd invest in 3 or 4 railway sleepers

Just in case.....

Just curious but what is a railway sleeper?

Kevin
1979 240D manual
1984 190D manual

R Leo · #13 03-19-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowbenz

Just curious but what is a railway sleeper?

Kevin
1979 240D manual
1984 190D manual

Brit for crosstie.

yellowbenz · #14 03-19-2007, 07:30 PM

I thought I was the only paranoid person on this site with regards to being crushed under a car. Being claustrophobic doesn't help either. I've seriously considered buying some ties, stacking them and building casters and adding a draw bar to move them around. Usually I just stack two spare tires and place them in the middle of the car.

Kevin
1979 240D manual
1984 190D manual

benztech13 · #15 03-19-2007, 08:23 PM

Talk to me about being paranoid after you've put a G-wagen up on a lift. It's a nightmare. Nice garage man!